Suraya Sadeed does not take no for an answer and will not let anyone stand in her way while bringing aid and education to one of the most violent places in the world: her native Afghanistan.
If you could help the Bluffton elementary school get a chance to win $15,000 toward the purchase of new computers, would you chip in and help? Certainly you would.
The way to participate is pretty simple. Here's how it works:
To help improve school technology funding in Allen and surrounding counties, Cartridge World is giving local schools the chance to win $15,000 to be used toward the purchase of new school computers.
The accolades for Dick Cookson never seem to stop.
Recently the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association honored Dick and his wife, Betty, for their efforts in helping to launch the Bluffton Senior Citizens-Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast. The Cooksons were involved in the "ground floor" of the event...and that was 30 years ago.
Earlier this year, the Icon posted a photo from the Bluffton centennial pageant from 1961. The photo showed a re-enactment of the John Dillinger robbery. Dick was part of the re-enactment.
Richard J. Hauenstein, 85 of Bluffton died at 10:15 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Bluffton to Clyde and Mary (Sutter) Hauenstein. On March 19, 1948, he married Joyce (Young) Hauenstein and she survives.
Richard owned and operated Hauenstein Plumbing and Heating, Bluffton, for over 50 years. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #382, Bluffton. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a Bluffton High School graduate.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's website (www.explorebluffton.com) is now accessible from The Bluffton Icon homepage.
Icon viewers interested in visiting the website will find it at the bottom of the Icon home page. Simply click on the chamber's green and white logo and you will be redirected to the chamber site.
The chamber has 163 members. All members are listed on the site and their websites are linked to the site.
James Mehaffie
Village Administrator
Village of Bluffton
Dear Mr. Mehaffie:
I have been to your office and I have talked to you on the phone. I am afraid that I have not communicated effectively. I often have difficulty in face to face conversations. I do not know if I am ill prepared or that it just takes too much time for me to consider the other's response.
